Hotline for Reporting Abuse and Neglect

* Operates the Vulnerable Persons’ Central Register (VPCR) Hotline which accepts reports of allegations of abuse or neglect of a person with special needs.
* Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of adults and children, who due to physical or cognitive disabilities, or the need for services or placement, are receiving care from certain facilities or provider agencies that are licensed, operated, or certified within the systems of six state oversight agencies. These agencies include:

• Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
• Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
• Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Department of Health (DOH) (Certain adult homes and summer camps)
• State Education Department (SED) (Residential schools and programs certified by SED)